Big Bill Broonzy

Summary

Big Bill Broonzy is a human^[1]. Born in Scott County^[2], he… he was born on June 26, 1893^[3]. He passed away in Chicago^[4]. He died on August 14, 1958^[5]. He worked as a singer^[6], street artist^[7], singer-songwriter^[8], and guitarist^[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (595 views/month, #7,013 of 1,000,298).^[10]

Key Facts

• Born in Scott County^[2], Big Bill Broonzy…
• Big Bill Broonzy died in Chicago^[4].
• Big Bill Broonzy was born on June 26, 1893^[3].
• Big Bill Broonzy was born on June 26, 1903^[11].
• Big Bill Broonzy died on August 14, 1958^[5].
• Big Bill Broonzy died on August 15, 1958^[12].
• Burial took place at Lincoln Cemetery^[13].
• Big Bill Broonzy held citizenship in United States^[14].
• Big Bill Broonzy is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group^[15].
• Big Bill Broonzy worked as a singer^[6].
• Big Bill Broonzy's professions included street artist^[7].
• Big Bill Broonzy's professions included singer-songwriter^[8].
• Big Bill Broonzy's professions included guitarist^[9].
• Big Bill Broonzy received the Blues Hall of Fame^[16].
• Big Bill Broonzy is recorded as male^[17].
• Big Bill Broonzy's instance of is recorded as human^[18].
• Big Bill Broonzy's genre is blues^[19].
• Big Bill Broonzy's record label is recorded as Bluebird Records^[20].
• Big Bill Broonzy's record label is recorded as Chess Records^[21].
• Big Bill Broonzy's record label is recorded as Paramount^[22].
• Big Bill Broonzy's Commons category is recorded as Big Bill Broonzy^[23].
• The cause of death was cancer^[24].
• The cause of death was esophageal cancer^[25].
• The cause of death was lung cancer^[26].
• Big Bill Broonzy's family name is recorded as Bradley^[27].

Product Details

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• Type: Person^[28]

• Country: US^[29]

• Began / founded: 1893-06-26^[30]

• Ended / dissolved: 1958-08-15^[31]

• Genre(s): acoustic blues, acoustic chicago blues, blues, country blues, delta blues^[32]

• Community tags: 2008 universal fire victim, acoustic blues, acoustic chicago blues, american, blues, country blues, delta blues, folk blues^[33]

• MusicBrainz ID: 05bc49f8-3108-44c8-82b9-ac3254896a69^[34]

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Origins and Family

Big Bill Broonzy's place of birth was Scott County^[2]. Recorded date of birth include June 26, 1893^[3] and June 26, 1903^[11]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group^[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include singer^[6], street artist^[7], singer-songwriter^[8], and guitarist^[9].

Recognition

Big Bill Broonzy received the Blues Hall of Fame^[16].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include August 14, 1958^[5] and August 15, 1958^[12]. Big Bill Broonzy died in Chicago^[4]. Recorded cause of death include cancer^[24], esophageal cancer^[25], and lung cancer^[26]. Burial took place at Lincoln Cemetery^[13].

Why It Matters

Big Bill Broonzy ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (595 views/month, #7,013 of 1,000,298).^[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[35] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[36]

FAQs

Where was Big Bill Broonzy born?

Big Bill Broonzy's place of birth was Scott County^[2].

Where did Big Bill Broonzy die?

Big Bill Broonzy passed away in Chicago^[4].

What did Big Bill Broonzy do for work?

Big Bill Broonzy worked as singer^[6], street artist^[7], singer-songwriter^[8], and guitarist^[9].

What awards did Big Bill Broonzy receive?

Honors received include Blues Hall of Fame^[16].